Estimator 2, DZMG

Day & Zimmermann Company; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Family Leave

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company seeks a seasoned Sourcing and Estimating professional to lead cost proposals and supplier selection for DoD-related programs. You will develop Bills of Materials and Technical Data Packages, evaluating offers and driving competitive pricing, risk mitigation, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, performing quantity take-offs, and expanding the supplier base while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Estimating, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Satisfactory completion of any job-related requirements as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with partners to select qualified suppliers for RFP/RFQ; develops sourcing strategy; manages full sourcing lifecycle.
• Negotiates pricing, deliveries and terms with suppliers; identifies risk and implements mitigation.
• Develops cost analyses and sourcing recommendations; interfaces with DoD, ITAR, ATF, HSE; supports Small Business Reporting.
• Interprets technical drawings and data to develop detailed quantity take-offs and BOMs.
• Assists Supply Chain to expand supplier base and optimize profitability.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiating

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical/problem solving

Independent work

Microsoft Office

SAP/ERP Systems

Estimating tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Supports, leads and prepares detailed proposals/cost estimates, Bill of Materials & Technical Data Packages including labor, materials, storage costs, indirect costs, testing, cash flow and long-term planning for medium range assignments. Contributes to the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives for supplier development, expansion of supply base and achievement of supplier diversity goals; Knowledgeable of the Munitions' industry trends and indicators.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates & integrates with business partners and stakeholders to ensure qualified suppliers are selected for RFP & RFQ processes; Assists with developing the sourcing strategy for components, parts, commodities and services. Manages full Sourcing lifecycle from preparation of the Recommended Bidder's List (RBL), issues RFQs (Request for Quote), receives and evaluates bids, prepares Competitive Bid Evaluation (CBE), conducts supplier negotiations. Transactionally negotiates pricing, deliveries and Terms & Conditions with suppliers to ensure competitiveness is achieved; Identifies areas of risk and develops and implements mitigation plan. Determines areas where cost savings can be achieved while enhancing operating efficiencies. 40%
• Develops cost analysis and sourcing recommendations based on industry trends as assigned; Possesses and applies knowledge of DoD, ITAR, ATF and HSE regulatory requirements; Interfaces with all disciplines supporting proposals and estimates; Supports the Small Business Reporting process. 20%
• Interpret and analyze technical drawings and data packages to develop detailed quantity take-offs and bills of material with a high degree of accuracy. 15%
• Assists Supply Chain with supplier development and expansion of supply base to optimize profitability. 15%
• Collaborates with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations & Proposal teams to improve and expand current estimating databases while developing tools to produce accurate estimates. 10%

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Strong working knowledge in Munitions' ongoing markets in areas of responsibility including industry knowledge and benchmark trends & indicators.
• Proficient sourcing, negotiating, organizational skills, and excellent verbal & written communication skills to include decision-making and ability to influence others while demonstrating professionalism, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, apply analytical/problem solving skills, prioritize workload to support internal/external customer requirements, utilize resources to accomplish tasks efficiently and to support production schedules in a matrixed organization. Proven experience with supporting multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and SAP/ERP Systems. Intermediate knowledge of estimating tools & resources (e. g. reference material).
• Manufacturing procurement/estimating expertise in government contracting, munitions' industry and manufacturing environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management or related field Required
• 5+ years experience in Estimating, Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering in a manufacturing environment. Required

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $76,640 - $114,960. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).